Paul Joseph Mandella Jr.

Paul Joseph Mandella Jr passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the age of 65. He was a native of New Orleans and resident of St. Rose. Paul loved football, but especially the New Orleans Saints. He enjoyed traveling and loved Gatlinburg and the mountains. Paul enjoyed going to Sicily and eating the food there. He loved raising chickens, and he especially loved to barbecue. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor and made everyone laugh. He liked to play jokes on his friends and co-workers. He never hesitated to help anyone who asked for help. Paul was a loving husband and father who would do anything for them. He also had deep faith in Jesus.

Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Mary DiGiovanni Mandella; his loving son, Paul Joseph Mandella, III; sisters, Fay “Midgie” Derby and Judi Lee; and brother, Mike Mandella.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph Mandella Sr. and Hilda “Rita” Foret Mandella; nephew, Chris Lee; and niece, Kelly Lee.

The family would like to give a special thanks to all their family and friends for their countless prayers and encouragement during this difficult time.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, La on Monday, March 24, 2025 for 2:00pm. A visitation will be from 12:00pm until the service begins at 2:00pm. Inurnment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to the American Heart Association, 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 or at heart.org.